Today we saw Dr. Johnston and he related the great news that all the scans and MRI revealed NO cancer in Gary's body! It was very hard to control my emotions ... the relief was so great! Although this does not mean he can be declared cancer free, it at least is very encouraging that he has a chance to beat this.
The doctor said that due to the rarity of where the Lymphoma showed up in Gary's body, he wants Gary to have all the scans done every 3 months. We do not have to go to Mayo Clinic to do this, but he definitely wanted to see Gary again on the one year anniversary of his transplant, which would be April, for the next 5 years. If Gary continued to show no cancer after the 5 years, then he would declare him to be in remission.
We asked if it was normal for Gary to still be so tired and weak and the doctor said yes, that everyone is different and some take longer to get their strength back. We then asked what he thought about us leaving for the Philippines. He said he felt it would be fine, just to get a flu shot. *smile*
So, as long as Gary continues to feel better, we will plan to return to the Philippines in December!
Thank you so much for all your prayers! Last night, I was thinking how God must be pleased with His children lifting one another up in prayer all over the world and then today, with all the comments we received after hearing the good news ... I thought how God must really be loving all the praise, honor and glory that was lifted up to Him today! *smile* How wonderful it is to be a child of God and to know that we have so many around the world praying for us. I know that even if today's news would have been bad, we would still be able to praise God.
"Thank you Lord, for your many blessings to us. Thank you for allowing Gary and I to go through this trial to learn more of your grace and love for us. Thank you for the many friends and loved ones that have prayed for us and encouraged us in the times that we needed it the most."
"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness,
and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"
Psalm 107:8
So happy for you guys. I will continue to pray for Gary's strength and health! Amen and Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Praise God! He is good all the time.--Pastor Rene
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are planning to come here in the Philippines. I hope i will have the apportunity to see sometime this year in San Fernando, La Union. God bless, i'm praying for both of you. "INGATAN KAYO NG PANGINOON"
ReplyDeleteDear Gary and Jeannie,
ReplyDeleteWe were so glad to hear the good news! We are thrilled that Gary is
progressing so much- and even more thrilled that the doctors say
that you all get to go home (to the Philippines)! Take care, and we
will continue to pray for you both!
Sincerely,
Eddie and Cindy Lyons
Wow! Sis. Jeannie, this is such great news. I haven't been here in a while, I will surely tell Jeff the good news when he comes home in a bit! Praise God!!!! We look forward to seeing you very soon. We love you and we're constantly praying for you. We will always remember how Pastor Gary ministered to us in our time of great need. God bless your hearts. We rejoice with you.
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